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Obituary

He was her hero, she was his home.

James Joseph Garbenis, “Jim, Jimmy, Papa, Dad, Jimbo,” 64, of Storrs, CT passed away at home on February 25, 2024 due to a sudden cardiac arrest. His loss was completely unexpected, and his family is profoundly saddened.

Jim was born on June 2, 1959 to the late Rita and James Joseph Garbenis. He was the last of 3 children, joining Maryanne Burbine of Naples, FL (husband Al …

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I just learned of Jimmy’s passing, i am so very sorry for you and your family. I am Jimmy’s birthday buddy. Our mom’s s…
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My deepest condolences to you all. I worked with Jim at the Marion Gerrish Community Center in Derry, NH for just over …

My deepest condolences to you all. I worked with Jim at the Marion Gerrish Community Center in Derr…

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Born

June 2nd, 1959
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Passed away

February 25th, 2024
Storrs, CT

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James "Jim" Garbenis